Joint Pain Articles

Danger! The Wrong Way to Manage Joint Pain!

Chiropractors know how to address joint pain without drugs, but unfortunately, corticosteroid injections remain a popular choice for many medical providers treating patients suffering from osteoarthritis. According to new research: these injections may actually escalate the progression of OA. It can also increase the likelihood that a patient will require

Can Chiropractic Prevent Some Types of Arthritis?

This question is asked frequently by patients visiting chiropractors. To answer this question, let’s first talk about, “what is arthritis?” The word “arthritis” is derived from “arth-” meaning “joint” and “-itis” meaning “inflammation.” Hence, arthritis is basically swelling in the joint. Many types of arthritis have been identified—in fact, over

This May Explain Why Total Knee Replacements Are On The Rise…

Approximately a quarter of adults experience frequent knee pain. It can result in limited function, reduced mobility, and impaired quality of life. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in people over 50 years of age. It’s the #1 reason why people get total knee replacement (TKR). The rate

A Weak Core May Contribute to Hip Pain

When people think of hip pain, they generally turn to hip-specific exercises as a self–help strategy. However, recent evidence shows there’s a correlation between poor core stability of the trunk and injury to the lower extremities, which includes the hips. In March 2018, Belgian researchers reviewed data from nine previously

Knee Pain and Running – Are They Related?

Knee pain is a common complaint that will affect about 30% of the general population at some point in adulthood. Running has a reputation for causing knee pain due to “wear and tear”. The question frequently arises as to whether or not running accelerates knee problems. So, what does the

What Do Chiropractors Do for Shoulder Pain?

When people think of chiropractic care, they usually imagine back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Research STRONGLY supports chiropractic treatment for these complaints. But what about chiropractic care for shoulder pain? In 2010 and again in 2014, the United Kingdom government published landmark studies that reviewed previously published research on

What is Hip Impingement? Can Chiropractic Help?

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a pathological hip condition found in 17% of the population, and it’s caused by abnormal contact between the ball of hip and the socket. To be more precise, it’s the head-neck junction that impinges against the rim of the acetabulum. There are three types of FAI:

What Is Patellofemoral Pain?

Chiropractic treatment focuses on improving function in the spine to reduce neck pain and back pain. In most cases, achieving a successful outcome is only possible when treatment addresses conditions elsewhere in the body. For example, any painful condition of the knee can change one’s gait pattern. This can result

Where Is This Shoulder Pain Coming From?

When people say, “My shoulder hurts,” they often point to different areas in the vicinity of the shoulder such as the base of neck, the collar bone, the scapula (shoulder blade), the chest, and/or their arm. The challenge with the shoulder is that it’s anatomically comprised of three joints: the

Dynamic Stretching for Hip Pain

As we grow older, stretching becomes a more important part of our routine, especially when hip pain is present. It’s best to prepare your muscles for activity. Whether you are about to engage in a sport, a job, weight lifting, or errands. With that said, stretching can be broken down